apostolic
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apostolic
Relates to the apostles, the direct disciples of Jesus Christ, or to their teaching and work. The word is often used in church and theological contexts.
Das apostolische Glaubensbekenntnis ist ein zentraler Text des Christentums.
The Apostles' Creed is a central text of Christianity.
'Apostolisch' (apostolic) is the adjective for the noun 'der Apostel' (the apostle). It means 'like an apostle' or 'relating to the apostles.'
Die frühen Christen folgten der apostolischen Lehre.
The early Christians followed the apostolic teaching.
This word belongs to the technical language of theology and the church. It is hardly used in normal everyday life.
Im Theologiestudium diskutierten sie über das apostolische Amt.
In their theology studies, they discussed the apostolic office.
With reference to Jesus' disciples, the word is often used in fixed expressions such as 'die apostolische Zeit' (the apostolic age) or 'die apostolische Sukzession' (apostolic succession).
Die apostolische Zeit war prägend für das frühe Christentum.
The apostolic age was formative for early Christianity.
When 'apostolisch' (apostolic) refers to the pope, you find it in terms such as 'der Apostolische Stuhl' (the Apostolic See, the Holy See in Rome) or 'der Apostolische Palast' (the Apostolic Palace).
Der Apostolische Palast ist die offizielle Residenz des Papstes im Vatikan.
The Apostolic Palace is the pope's official residence in the Vatican.
papal
'päpstlich' and 'apostolisch' both often appear in church texts. 'päpstlich' directly means the pope or something that comes from him. 'apostolisch' first refers to the apostles, that is, the early disciples of Jesus, and to their teaching. In some church expressions, 'apostolisch' can also be connected with the authority of the pope, because the pope is seen as the successor of the apostle Peter. That is why it can be confusing. In practice: if the pope himself is really meant, 'päpstlich' is clearer. If it is about the apostles, their tradition, or fixed church terms, 'apostolisch' fits.
Im Religionskurs sprechen wir über die apostolische Tradition der Kirche.
In religion class, we talk about the apostolic tradition of the church.
Der päpstliche Segen wurde auf dem großen Platz übertragen.
The papal blessing was broadcast on the large square.